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Odisha single mother returns to India, reunites with daughters after years of being stranded in UAE

For nearly five years, three young girls in Odisha waited for their mother to return home. Their wait finally ended after a Facebook video, a legal intervention by the Odisha High Court, and a painstaking search by Indian officials in the UAE helped bring back Hasta Mahananda, a single mother…

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Meet Dhiman Chakma: IAS officer suspended in Rs 10 lakh bribery case, now reinstated by Odisha govt

Odisha has reinstated 2021-batch IAS officer Dhiman Chakma. He was arrested in June 2025 for allegedly accepting a bribe. Chakma now serves as Deputy Secretary in the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. This decision follows his suspension and subsequent bail. The reinstatement has generated significant discussion online. The corruption case…

The Economic Times

Odisha: Heavy rain lashes Bhubaneshwar, IMD issues state-wide warning

A severe thunderstorm hit Bhubaneshwar with heavy rain and strong winds. Although this brought relief from the summer heat but disrupted daily life. The India Meteorological Department issued a state-wide warning for Odisha. The storm brought wind speeds up to 50 km per hour. The weather change created a soothing…

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Ex-Biju Janata Dal MP Debashish Samantaray files nomination for Rajya Sabha bypoll as Bharatiya Janata Party candidate

Former Biju Janata Dal MP Debashish Samantaray has filed his nomination papers as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election in Odisha. He recently joined the BJP after leaving the BJD. Samantaray's election is expected to be unopposed given the BJP's majority in the state assembly. This…

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BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meet begins in Odisha's Puri, CM Majhi to join on Thursday

Puri hosts the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting. Delegates from member nations gather to discuss disaster mitigation strategies. The session focuses on financing, infrastructure, and response. Odisha's disaster management model is highlighted. This event marks India's presidency in BRICS DRR. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will join…

The Economic Times

QR codes on rice bags: Centre widens grain-tracking pilot to 3 states

The Centre is expanding its QR tagging system for Food Corporation of India foodgrain bags. This initiative will cover Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha in the current marketing season. The system will digitally trace each grain bag from miller to beneficiary. This aims to enhance accountability within the Public Distribution…

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Intel targets India for a new $3.3 billion factory that will make the base substrates for its next generation of chips

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Congress slams 'task forces' for PESA, FRA implementation in MP, Chhattisgarh as subverting democratic structure

Congress on Tuesday claimed that Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh governments have formed task forces. These bodies aim to institutionalize the RSS role in implementing PESA and FRA laws. Congress states this subverts the democratic structure of these laws. Odisha is expected to be the third state to form such task…

The Economic Times

Tribal Affairs Minister should be concerned: Congress flags protests in Odisha against bauxite mining project

Villagers in Odisha's Koraput district are protesting bauxite mining by Kalinga Alumina Ltd. Congress alleges illegal diversion of forest land and fraudulent gram sabha approvals. Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram is urged to address these agitations occurring across Odisha. Similar accusations are leveled against Vedanta and Adani-linked firms.

The Economic Times

BRICS meet in Puri from June 3-5 to see representatives from 11 countries

Odisha will host the second BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction technical meeting in Puri from June 3 to 5. Representatives from 11 countries will attend. The state was chosen for its disaster preparedness. Discussions will focus on financing, infrastructure, and traditional knowledge. India is chairing this year's BRICS presidency.

The Economic Times

Odisha: Massive fire breaks out at Cuttack daily market

A fire erupted at Cuttack's Link Road daily market on Monday morning. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. The fire was intense, with smoke seen for a long time. In a separate incident, a fire on a coal-loaded goods train in Odisha was extinguished. Emergency teams responded swiftly to that…

The Economic Times

India’s New Luxury Food Trend Isn’t Expensive Restaurants, It’s Regional Grandmother Recipes

The richest food experience in India right now might be sitting in your nani’s kitchen. For years, luxury dining in India meant imported ingredients, celebrity chefs, rooftop restaurants, and cuisines that sounded foreign. The richer the experience looked on Instagram, the more desirable it became. But something unexpected is happening…

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6 Hindu Temples That Science Cannot Explain

Before modern engineering, before calculus, before computers - these temples were built. And thousands of years later, science still struggles to explain how, or why, they work the way they do. Perhaps these temples were never meant to be explained by science but to remind us that there are forms…

Times Life

India's semiconductor push gets major boost with $3.3 bn Odisha deal with Intel & 3D Glass Solutions

Odisha, Intel and 3D Glass Solutions Inc. signed an agreement for a new advanced packaging glass core substrate manufacturing facility. This project, with an investment of $3.3 billion, will be located in the Bhubaneswar-Khurda region. The facility will produce advanced semiconductor components.

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5 Hindu Temples With Architecture No Modern Engineer Can Replicate

There is something deeply unsettling about standing in front of a structure that should not exist. Not haunted-unsettling. More like the feeling of realising the universe is older and stranger than you were taught. India has five such temples. Engineers have studied them. Scientists have measured them. And every single…

The Economic Times

Forget iced tea & kombucha: These 4 Indian drinks are 10 times cheaper & ultimate remedy for India’s Brutal Heatwaves. One is even Lord Jagannath’s favourite

India's ancient summer drinks are making a comeback as heatwaves intensify. These traditional beverages like Bael Sharbat, Padhaneer, Tanka Torani, and Apong provide natural cooling and hydration. They are rooted in local ingredients and practical wisdom, offering a healthier alternative to modern wellness drinks. Rediscovering these forgotten recipes highlights India's…

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Vedanta's Rs 1 lakh cr projects to be reviewed every fortnight to ensure timely completion: Odisha CM Majhi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that Vedanta's proposed projects, valued over Rs 1 lakh crore, will undergo fortnightly reviews to ensure swift execution. These initiatives, including a new alumina refinery and aluminium smelter, aim to significantly boost Odisha's economy and infrastructure, creating numerous jobs and positioning the state…

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Bank holiday for Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha): Are banks open or closed today in your state on May 28, 2026?

Bank holiday today: Banks in several Indian states are closed today, May 28, 2026, in observance of Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha). While branch services are unavailable in affected regions, digital banking remains accessible. The holiday is observed as per the RBI's state-wise calendar, with exceptions in Odisha, Sikkim, Assam, and Arunachal…

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Hopeful JSW's Rs 65,000 cr steel plant will be completed by 2029, to boost industrialisation: Majhi

Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is optimistic that JSW's massive Rs 65,000 crore integrated steel plant near Paradip will be operational by 2029. This mega project marks a significant step in the state's industrialisation. The plant will have an initial capacity of 13.2 MTPA and is expected to create…

The Economic Times

JSW Steel kicks off Rs 65,000 crore greenfield steel project in Odisha

JSW Steel has launched a massive Rs 65,000 crore steel project in Odisha. This 13.2 million tonne per annum integrated steel plant will be developed in phases at Paradeep. The project is strategically located on Odisha's coastline. It will offer strong port connectivity and efficient access to raw materials. This…

The Economic Times

Trinamool Congress' MLA Dilip Mondal arrested by Bengal police from Puri for making 'provocative' remarks

West Bengal TMC MLA Dilip Mondal was arrested in Puri, Odisha on Wednesday. Police apprehended him following a complaint about provocative remarks made during a victory rally. Mondal was reportedly staying at a hotel. He is being brought to Kolkata on transit remand. A video of his alleged threats to…

The Economic Times

Odisha: Rajya Sabha bypoll to seat vacated by Samantaray to be held on June 18

The Election Commission announced a bypoll for a Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha on June 18. Debashish Samantaray resigned from the BJD and the Rajya Sabha, subsequently joining the BJP. The notification will be issued on June 1, with nominations closing on June 8. Voting will occur on June 18…

The Economic Times

L&T wins orders from JSW Utkal Steel, IWAI, others

Larsen & Toubro has won several new contracts in India. These include piling work for JSW Utkal Steel in Paradeep, Odisha. L&T GeoStructure will also build ship repair facilities in Patna and Varanasi for the Inland Waterways Authority of India. Additionally, a yacht marina project at Mumbai Harbour has been…

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Former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray joins BJP, praised Modi's leadership

Former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has joined the BJP in New Delhi. Samantaray, a long-time associate of Naveen Patnaik, resigned from the BJD and Rajya Sabha on Monday, citing he was "systematically belittled." His departure follows that of two other BJD Rajya Sabha MPs who later secured BJP…

The Economic Times

NTPC starts site selection studies in Gujrat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh for nuclear projects

State-owned NTPC is exploring new nuclear power projects. Site selection studies have begun in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Odisha. This initiative is part of NTPC's extensive 30 GW nuclear energy plan. The company aims to contribute significantly to India's ambitious nuclear capacity target. Investments will be substantial, spanning…

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